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Battle Creek, Michigan – October 17, 2018 – Powerlink Systems, a Michigan-based electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions provider, today announced the completion of an EV charging station installation at the Fort Custer Industrial Park in Battle Creek, MI, the largest industrial park in the state. Two dual-port Level 2 stations manufactured by ChargePoint, the world’s leading EV charging technology company, were installed to enable fast and convenient charging for the Park’s current and future tenants, as well as visitors to the area. The stations are located out front of the newly renovated Frederick R. Brydges Customs Cargo Center, which serves as the new offices of Battle Creek Unlimited (BCU), the Park’s manager and the business and economic development arm for the city of Battle Creek.

Fort Custer Industrial Park is a premier international business park in Southwest Michigan providing easy access to major highways, fiber telecommunications, a local airport, and now EV charging. In addition to being the most advanced Level 2 EV charging technology available, the Park’s new stations are connected to the cloud to enable remote administration. By leveraging ChargePoint’s cloud network, station administrators have the insight and flexibility to set access controls for the stations and to enable charging access by time of day. The price for a charging session can also be set based on energy cost, duration, time of use, session length or driver group.

The ChargePoint cloud network delivers a great charging experience for EV drivers too. The ChargePoint mobile app will allow drivers to easily find the Park's stations, remotely determine if any of the ports are available, and track their charging status and activity over time.

“With EV charging capabilities, BCU and the Fort Custer Industrial Park will be able to attract new businesses to Battle Creek,” said Steven Litz, President of Powerlink Systems. “25% of vehicles sold by 2025 will be electric, making access to charging stations an expectation for employees of new and growing companies. BCU has further advanced the Fort Custer Industrial Park, and Battle Creek, as a viable location for top international businesses.”

About Powerlink Systems

Powerlink Systems is an EV charging station distributor and installer with office locations in Rochester, Michigan and Detroit, Michigan. Powerlink Systems provides turnkey solutions to businesses, cities, and residents looking to install charging stations for public, private and at home use. With a passion for promoting efficient uses of the world's energy resources, Powerlink Systems' products and services are designed to help put consumers in control of their own transportation energy independence. For more information, visit https://powerlinksystems.com/.

About Battle Creek Unlimited

Established in 1972, Battle Creek Unlimited (BCU) is a private, non-profit corporation which serves as the economic development arm for the City of Battle Creek and manages the Fort Custer Industrial Park. The Fort Custer Industrial Park is home over 80 businesses, including 25 international companies, and employs over 13,000 people. BCU’s mission is to build a strong community by driving strategic investment and job creation.

Powerlink Systems Joins the PlanetM Landing Zone, a Mobility-Focused Business Hub in Detroit

Detroit, Michigan – May 4, 2018 – Powerlink Systems, a Michigan-based electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions provider, today announced an agreement to join Downtown Detroit’s automotive and economic development ecosystem hub at the PlanetM Landing Zone. The PlanetM Landing Zone is a collaboration between the Detroit Regional Chamber, Michigan Economic Development Corp. (MEDC), and WeWork to assemble the area’s mobility-focused businesses at a centralized shared workspace and foster innovation and the advancement of the autonomous, connected and electric vehicle industry in North America.

The Landing Zone is located in the heart of Downtown Detroit at the WeWork Merchant’s Row location. Positioned within the densest automotive cluster in the world, the location provides unparalleled access to the people and resources necessary for mobility startups to thrive.

One of the goals of PlanetM is to build a mobility ecosystem in Detroit and to strengthen the area’s EV charging infrastructure. As a member of the Landing Zone, Powerlink Systems will have the opportunity to engage with other mobility businesses, as well as Michigan’s traditional automotive industry, to promote the benefits of EV charging at new and existing real estate development projects in the greater Detroit area.

About Powerlink Systems

Powerlink Systems is an EV charging station distributor and installer with office locations in Rochester, Michigan and Detroit, Michigan. Powerlink Systems provides turnkey solutions to businesses, cities, and residents looking to install charging stations for public, private and at home use. With a passion for promoting efficient uses of the world's energy resources, Powerlink Systems' products and services are designed to help put consumers in control of their own transportation energy independence. For more information, visit https://powerlinksystems.com/.

About PlanetM

PlanetM, an MEDC initiative, is a partnership of mobility organizations, communities, educational institutions, research and development, and government agencies that are working together to develop and deploy mobility technologies. Available to any mobility-focused company or investor, PlanetM is also a no-cost, concierge service that connects partners to Michigan’s automotive ecosystem – the people, places and resources dedicated to the evolution of transportation mobility. For more information, visit https://planetm.michiganbusiness.org/.

Powerlink Systems to Sponsor Michigan Earth Day Fest Parade

Rochester, Michigan - April 18, 2018 - Powerlink Systems, a Michigan based provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging products and services, announced the sponsorship of the parade and pep rally at the Michigan Earth Day Fest on April 21, 2018. The parade, starting at 10:00 am, is an opportunity for all members of the community to show their Earth Day enthusiasm and to support environmentally friendly lifestyles. At the end of the parade route a pep rally will be held where MI Green Team, the Michigan Earth Day Fest organizers, and Powerlink Systems encourage particpants to "make some noise to celebrate our favorite planet!"

The Powerlink Earth Day Parade and Pep Rally will kick off another lively day of Earth Day celebrations at the three-day Michigan Earth Day Fest in downtown Rochester, Michigan. This free event is being held for the 12th year and highlights the efforts of local businesses and community organizations to "Make Every Day, Earth Day." A variety of exihibits, attractions and activities will be on display for festival attendees to learn about sustainable nutrition, renewable energy and eco-friendly technology. View Powerlink Systems president Steve Litz promote the Michigan Earth Day Fest on the latest episode of Reaching Out in the video gallery below.

About Powerlink Systems
Powerlink Systems is an EV charging station distributor and installer based in Rochester, Michigan. Powerlink Systems provides turnkey solutions to businesses, cities, and residents looking to install charging stations for public, private and at home use. With a passion for promoting efficient uses of the world's energy resources, Powerlink Systems' products and services are designed to help put consumers in control of their own transportation energy independence.

About MI Green Team
MI Green Team is Michigan's premier network of business, non-profit and local government organizations that connect Michigan citizens to leading local green/wellness products, services and programs. The team organizes major community events each year including one of the largest annual green events in the nation - the Michigan Earth Day Fest. The MI Green Team also maintains Michigan's leading green website that includes a growing list of resources for green living. Learn more about MI Green Team at migreenteam.com.

Powerlink Systems and ChargePoint Supply EV Charging Equipment to the American Center for Moblility

Ypsilanti Township, Michigan - April 4, 2018 - Powerlink Systems, a Michigan based provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging products and services, and ChargePoint, the world's leading EV charging technology company, are partnering to support the charging needs for the automotive testing and product development occurring at the American Center for Mobility (ACM) in Ypsilanti Township, MI.

An initial supply of ChargePoint Level 2 charging stations has been provided to ACM to enable a hassle-free charging experience that will allow innovation at the center to continue uninterrupted. The ChargePoint stations can charge any EV and are able to do so up to six times faster than the charger supplied by the vehicle's manufacturer. Charging sessions can also be managed remotely using the ChargePoint app. This includes retrieving charging status information, setting reminders, scheduling charging to begin at specific times, and tracking energy use.

Powerlink Systems and ChargePoint are inspired by the vision of ACM and look forward to further opportunities to help support the advancement of mobility technologies in the state of Michigan.

About Powerlink Systems

Powerlink Systems is an EV charging station distributor and installer based in Rochester, Michigan. Powerlink Systems provides turnkey solutions to businesses, cities, and residents looking to install charging stations for public, private and at home use. With a passion for promoting efficient uses of the world's energy resources, Powerlink Systems' products and services are designed to help put consumers in control of their own transportation energy independence.

About American Center for Mobility

The American Center for Mobility (ACM) is a non-profit testing and product development facility for future mobility, designed to enable safe validation of connected and automated vehicle technology, and accelerate the development of voluntary standards. ACM held their grand opening on April 4, 2018. View the video below. To learn more about the exciting work underway at ACM visit http://www.acmwillowrun.org/.

About ChargePoint

ChargePoint is the leading electric vehicle (EV) charging network in the world, with charging solutions in every category EV drivers charge, at home, work, around town and on the road. With more than 45,000 independently owned public and semi-public charging spots and more than 7,000 customers (businesses, cities, agencies and service providers), ChargePoint is the only charging technology company on the market that designs, develops and manufactures hardware and software solutions across every use case. Leading EV hardware makers and other partners rely on the ChargePoint network to make charging station details available in mobile apps, online and in navigation systems for popular EVs. ChargePoint drivers have completed more than 31 million charging sessions, saving upwards of 30 million gallons of gasoline and driving more than 732 million gas-free miles. For more information, visit www.chargepoint.com or contact the Media Relations team at media@chargepoint.com.

Troy, Michigan - February 23, 2018 – Powerlink Systems, an electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions provider, announced the completion of an EV charging technology upgrade at Automation Alley, Michigan’s leading technology business association. The existing Level 2 charging station at Automation Alley’s headquarters in Troy, Michigan was replaced with a networked dual port unit manufactured by ChargePoint, the world’s leading EV charging technology company. Along with being the most advanced Level 2 station available, the ChargePoint station comes with the power of the world’s largest and most open EV charging network.

By leveraging ChargePoint’s network, Automation Alley now has the insight and flexibility to set access controls to allow specific groups of drivers to use their station and to limit charging availability by time of day. Automation Alley can also set the price for a charging session based on energy cost, duration, time of use, session length or driver group.

ChargePoint delivers a great charging experience for EV drivers too. The ChargePoint mobile app will allow drivers to easily find Automation Alley’s station, remotely determine if any of the ports are available, and track their charging status and activity over time.

In addition to upgrading to the latest EV charging hardware and software, Powerlink Systems and ChargePoint were able to offer Automation Alley significant cost savings through a promotional trade-in program. By trading in their existing station, Automation Alley was able to save over 50% of the cost of the station hardware. Automation Alley will also be receiving a one-year parts and labor warranty for no additional cost.

About Powerlink Systems

Powerlink Systems is an EV charging station distributor and installer based in Rochester, Michigan. Powerlink Systems provides turnkey solutions to businesses, cities, and residents looking to install charging stations for public, private and at home use. With a passion for promoting efficient uses of the world's energy resources, Powerlink Systems' products and services are designed to help put consumers in control of their own transportation energy independence.

About Automation Alley

Automation Alley is Michigan’s leading nonprofit technology and manufacturing business association, connecting industry, academia and government to fuel Southeast Michigan’s economy and accelerate innovation. Automation Alley works tirelessly to help members achieve success by increasing sales, reducing costs, and thinking strategically during a time of rapid technological change in the manufacturing industry. Automation Alley’s vision is to advance Southeast Michigan as the leading applied technology and innovation region in the world.

About ChargePoint

ChargePoint is the leading electric vehicle (EV) charging network in the world, with charging solutions in every category EV drivers charge, at home, work, around town and on the road. With more than 45,000 independently owned public and semi-public charging spots and more than 7,000 customers (businesses, cities, agencies and service providers), ChargePoint is the only charging technology company on the market that designs, develops and manufactures hardware and software solutions across every use case. Leading EV hardware makers and other partners rely on the ChargePoint network to make charging station details available in mobile apps, online and in navigation systems for popular EVs. ChargePoint drivers have completed more than 31 million charging sessions, saving upwards of 30 million gallons of gasoline and driving more than 732 million gas-free miles. For more information, visit www.chargepoint.com or contact the Media Relations team at media@chargepoint.com.